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350 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 326).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 326).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 404) and
(
page 436).
Warning!G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
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Telephone* 28, 167, 284
Answering/ending a call 168
Changing mobile phone cradle 286
Compartment 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 285
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 286
Messages in display 403
Operation 167, 234
Phone book* 168
Redialing 169
Removing from cradle 286
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 192, 202
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 445
Time 158
Time, Setting 158
TIN 349
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 327
Terminology 347
Tire inflation pressure 438
Checking 331Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 436
Tires 323, 466
Air pressure 347
Care and maintenance 324
Chains 352
Cleaning 325
Direction of rotation, Spinning 326
Driving instructions 305
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 332
Inflation pressure 314, 331, 333
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 331
Inspection 324
Load rating 349
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended* 336, 466
Ply composition
and material used 349
Problems under-/overinflated 336
Retreads 323
Rims and tires 466Rotation 350
Run Flat Indicator 334
Service life 324
Sizes 467
Snow 351
Spare wheel 407, 441, 469
Speed rating 307, 339, 349
Storing 325
Temperature 346
Terminology 347
Tire Identification Number see TIN
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
Traction 306, 349
Tread 349
Tread depth 325, 351
Treadwear indicators 349
Wear pattern 350
Winter 351
Tools 404
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 85
Towing eye bolt 454
CLK 550, CLK 63 AMG 455
Towing the vehicle 452
Tow-start 450, 452
Traction 92, 306, 349
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Vehicle loading
Instructions 275, 326
Load limit 326
Terminology 347
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 349
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 293
Vehicle status message memory 152
Vehicle status messages 378
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 139
Vehicle tool kit 404
Vehicle washing 358
VIN 462W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles) 269
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 78
Parking brake 53
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles) 269, 270
Seat belt telltale 374
Warranty coverage 10, 461
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 473
Washing the vehicle 358
Wear pattern, Tires 350
Weights, Vehicle 471
Wheel
Bolts 409
Change 441
Collapsible wheel chock 407
Removing 443
Spare 407
Tightening torque 445TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
Wrench 442
Wheels, Sizes 467
Wheels, Tires and 323
Wind screen 261
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 56, 362
Defogging 194, 204
Windshield washer fluid 322, 479
Message in display 403
Mixing ratio 479
Refilling 322
Reservoir level 473
Wiping 56
Windshield washer system 473, 479
Windshield wipers 55
Cleaning wiper blades 362
Replacing wiper blades 434
Winter driving 351
Block heater (Canada only) 352
Snow chains 352
Tires 351
Winter driving instructions 308
Winter tires 351
Wood trims, cleaning 364